Technical Sourcer

About Us

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently.

Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:

• Bold in how we dream and innovate
• Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
• Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
• Visionary in future focused problem-solving
• Exceptional in execution and impact
• Technical Sourcer
• Proofpoint

Proofpoint is looking for an experienced, Technical Sourcer who thrives in complex hiring environments and can flex across teams as business needs evolve. This person will be a trusted partner to recruiters and hiring managers, capable of leading technical and engineering searches end-to-end while also jumping in to support non-technical roles across the organization. Think “utility player” with deep recruiting fundamentals and the judgment to prioritize what matters most.

This role requires an onsite presence at our Sunnyvale office four days per week and includes a lunch stipend along with opportunities to participate in onsite events.

• Lead top‑of‑funnel sourcing for a broad range of technical roles, focusing on identifying high‑impact engineering candidates across niche and competitive markets (software, infrastructure, security, data, etc.).
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand technical needs, role expectations, and team dynamics.
• Design and refine sourcing strategies aimed at engaging passive candidates through research, outreach, and networking.
• Qualify prospects through initial conversations, evaluate role alignment, and maintain strong communication throughout the funnel.
• Track sourcing data, pipeline health, and conversion trends, sharing insights that improve hiring processes.
• Help enhance candidate experience by ensuring thoughtful, timely, and personalized engagement.
• Contribute to employer branding, interview best practices, and continuous improvement of recruiting operations.

• 2+ years of sourcing or full-lifecycle recruiting experience, including significant experience hiring for technical and engineering roles.
• Proven ability to source hard-to-find technical talent and explain complex roles credibly to candidates.
• Comfort recruiting across a range of job families (technical and non-technical) and adapting quickly to new domains.
• Strong stakeholder management skills—you can influence, push back when needed, and build trust with senior leaders.
• Excellent sourcing, screening, and closing skills with a candidate-first mindset.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
• Data-informed, but not data-paralyzed—you use metrics to guide decisions and improve outcomes.
• Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments (high-growth, scale-up, or matrixed orgs preferred).

This is a great opportunity for a sourcer who enjoys variety, enjoys the hunt, values strong partnerships, and wants to make an outsized impact across the business. You’ll have autonomy, influence, and the chance to apply your skills wherever they’re most needed.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success—every day, for everyone.

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information—we can’t wait to hear from you!

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